How to work empathically with people with BPD A presentation by Psychiatrist Dr Lara Gurgone Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common disorder, affecting up to 6% of the population (NHMRC 2012). GPs are at the frontline of diagnosis and treatment, but are often uncertain about making diagnoses and lack confidence in treating people living…
Paediatric Gastroenterologist Dr Ajay Sharma and Senior Dietician Ingrid Roche are presenting case studies on how to manage functional gastrointestinal disorders in children. From diagnosis through to treatment options and diet.
The Cutting Edge: Emergency Procedures cadaveric workshop for General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners focuses on medical emergencies and improvising with ‘everyday’ equipment that can be substituted for medical equipment, especially in rural and remote areas. This enables the provision of a greater level of service to patients and the community living in these areas. The…
ANZSGMWA educational seminar for those of us working with Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) or providing community aged care services. Health professsionals in aged care such as GPs, nursing, allied health & management would find this seminar interesting and topical. Interested consumer groups and aged care industry executives maybe interested in updates in aged care.…
A presentation by Psychologist and Associate Professor Lauren Breen. The session includes a detailed discussion and Q&A session. Grief research and practice has changed markedly in recent decades. This presentation will outline some of the myths of grief, summarise recent grief theories, and present an overview of latest practical approaches CPD Points Three (3) Category…
Come join the panel of mental health experts share their knowledge around suicide and suicidal ideation. Attendees at this meeting will be a mix of Psychiatrists and GPs so the meeting content will be an advanced mental health masterclass. This will be great for the GP who has a solid mental health knowledge base or…
Edith Cowan University: SIRCH and WA Primary Health Alliance invite you to attend a RACGP Cat.1 TADPole (Treating Alcohol and Drugs in Primary Care) Event. An Active Learning Module (RACGP Category 1 QI & CPD activity) has been developed consisting of three separate education activities each of two hours long. General practitioners and other health…
